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Binion's Horseshoe, image 001: photographic print

Date

1951 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and casino during their expansion. The casino was named Binion's Horseshoe from 1954-2004, and was later renamed "Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel" in 2005.

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Binion's Horseshoe, image 002: photographic print

Date

1951 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and casino during their expansion. The casino was named Binion's Horseshoe from 1954-2004, and was later renamed "Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel" in 2005.

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Transcript of interview with Sarann Knight by Yvonne Hunter, July 16, 1975

Date

1975-07-16

Description

Interview with Sarann Knight [Preddy] conducted by Yvonne Hunter on July 16, 1975. Preddy moved to Hawthorne, Nevada, in the 1940s, becoming a business owner and president of the NAACP. Later she moved to Las Vegas, where she served as a community activist and worked as one of the first black 21-dealers.

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H. Joy Razy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01542

Abstract

Oral history interview with H. Joy Razy conducted by Andrew Gordon on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Razy discusses the construction of the Boulder (Hoover) Dam as well as the changes in city infrastructure such as water supply and roads. Lastly, Razy discusses the divorce and gambling industries of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Sharon Gutzman by Lisa Mades, March 13, 1981

Date

1981-03-13

Description

On March 13, 1981, Lisa Mades interviewed Sharon Gutzman (born in Winnipeg, Canada in 1935). Gutzman talks much about early Las Vegas, Nevada, including early businesses, the first casinos, and the first airport. She also discusses educations, shopping, recreation, entertainment, and gambling.

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Transcript of interview with Bill Zender by David Schwartz, May 27, 2015

Date

2015-05-27

Description

Interviewed by David Schwartz. Bill Zender grew up in Las Vegas and got a degree in hotel management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He went to dealing school and went to work at various casinos as a dealer and later as a pit boss. Bill also worked in enforcement for the Gaming Control Board and has written books on casinos games and on how casino managers can deter cheating. Subjects: El Cortez; Western; Maxim; Bally's; Desert Inn; Aladdin; Artichoke Joe's (CA)

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